Junior Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry - Gresham 1 Ward - 6 months

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS organization in Greater London is seeking a full-time Junior Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry. This six-month position involves direct clinical care, participation in ward rounds, risk assessments, and care planning in a supportive environment. Candidates need two years of NHS experience and must demonstrate strong communication skills and adaptability. The role offers excellent professional development opportunities and comprehensive benefits, making it an ideal setting for aspiring mental health professionals.

Benefits

Strong culture of professional development

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working options

Extensive support services including occupational health

Qualifications

• Two years of NHS experience working as a doctor.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage inpatients and the team caseload.
• Attend ward rounds, team meetings and Care Programme Approach meetings.
• Carry out risk assessments and formulate appropriate risk-management plans.
• Develop and implement care plans for patients.
• Conduct physical health monitoring, including examinations.
• Liaise with GPs and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate and clear record-keeping.
• Participate in service evaluation, audit, research, and quality improvement activities.
• Engage in service development and clinical governance activities.
• Participate in academic activities, including teaching.
• Receive regular supervision and support.

Skills

NHS experience

Adaptability

Communication skills

Commitment to equality and professional standards

Job description

Vacancy at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

This advertisement is for a six‑month, full‑time Junior Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry position at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, specifically based on Gresham 1, a female acute ward at Bethlem Royal Hospital.

The role involves direct clinical care, participation in ward rounds, risk assessments, care planning, and physical health monitoring, as well as opportunities for professional development through research, teaching, and quality improvement activities.

The post offers a supportive environment with access to supervision, study leave and a range of staff benefits. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to innovation, research and high‑quality mental health services, with strong academic links to King’s College London.

Main Responsibilities

• Reviewing and managing inpatients and the team caseload, handling the day‑to‑day service workload.
• Attending ward rounds, team meetings and Care Programme Approach (CPA) meetings.
• Carrying out risk assessments and formulating appropriate risk‑management plans.
• Developing and implementing care plans for patients.
• Conducting physical health monitoring, including examinations and investigations as needed.
• Liaising with GPs and other professionals or teams within and outside the Trust.
• Maintaining accurate and clear record‑keeping, preparing reports, letters, discharge notifications and summaries, ensuring all relevant information is recorded in the Trust’s electronic notes system.
• Participating in service evaluation, audit, research and quality improvement activities.
• Engaging in service development and clinical governance activities.
• Participating in academic activities, including teaching, case presentations and reflective practice sessions.
• Receiving regular supervision and support, with access to study leave and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of NHS experience working as a doctor.
• NHS experience, adaptability, communication skills and a commitment to equality and professional standards.

Benefits

• Strong culture of professional development with opportunities for research, teaching and quality improvement.
• Close academic links to King’s College London and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, flexible working options and extensive support services including occupational health, counselling and wellbeing programmes.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.